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Food and drinks giants flag price pressure on low-income consumers

Financial Times: The 'K-shaped economy' kicks off as consumer habits diverge.

Waikato BMX riders taste success in the USA

Cambridge's Leila Walker made her first elite women’s final.

At Trump’s trial, a window into the golden era of tabloids

New York Times: Testimony from one witness included stories of celebrity encounters.

Husband's chilling six words to wife before burying her alive

She was left for dead. Now she's detailed how she miraculously survived.

US shootout: Four law officers serving warrant killed, four wounded

After a three-hour standoff, a suburban home was torn open by armoured vehicles.

'Made it easier for us': The injury that cemented Black Caps' squad

Coach Gary Stead and selector Sam Wells had the toughest call taken out of their hands.

Latest deals to make your travel dreams reality - the Grand Canyon, Japan's ski fields and beyond

Escape New Zealand's long winter with these hot deals.

'We will seek justice': Death of mum in 2020 ruled a homicide

The 49-year-old woman's remains were found in September 2023 in a remote area.

Cancer-ridden immigrant lands billion-dollar win

Cheng “Charlie” Saephan told the press he and a friend would split the money.

'I hated that dog': Potential Trump running mate admits shooting pet

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is getting attention again.

Jarrod Gilbert: Three Strikes policy upends foundations of our justice system

OPINION: Three Strikes sends a strong message. But does it do much more than that?

NZ company helps fight US fentanyl drug plague with protection for law enforcers

Eagle Protect has its eye on becoming a $100m company.

Shockwaves through Wall Street as non-compete agreements banned

A US Federal Trade Commission ruling forces a rethink on deals for high-paid staff.

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim responsibility for downing of US drone

The rebel group says it shot down a US MQ-9 Reaper with a surface-to-air missile.

Golf: Fox falls off pace despite low-scoring round

Fox and Higgo finished their third round seven-under-par but lost touch with the leaders.

Air NZ faces strict new instant refund rules for US flights

Passengers are in line for hundreds of millions in refunds a year.

Hush money trial; Inside the head-spinning week of Trump’s legal drama

Donald Trump’s criminal trial began in earnest with opening statements and testimony.

'The neighbourhood's gone': Tornadoes rip through US

Multiple tornadoes were reported in Nebraska and Iowa, with widespread damage.